Scar Stories

I love Jessi's candor and kindness. She is bold on her socials about her former struggles with body image and food. She shares how she's worked hard to change her perspective on what a healthy body is. She also talks about how our body images affect our relationships and our sex lives. Make sure to check her out on social media after listening to our conversation!

Jud and Lori Wilhite pastor Central Online based in Las Vegas, with multiple extension campuses around the country. He shares his story of drug addiction and sobriety and how he still struggles answering the question, "Am I worthy?" His story is compelling.

Kirsten is the author of "Among Lions", a book for parents who are loving on kids who are battling mental illness. Her son battled disordered eating, self harm, and suicidal thoughts seemingly out of nowhere for several years. I so enjoyed our honest, emotional conversation. Check out her website at kirstenp.com and get her book, "Among Lions".

Sebastian is a stand-up comedian who has used laughter to process and to heal from trauma. I'm so thankful he was brave enough and kind enough to share his story. He's helping so many people reframe their pasts and to not live in fear of what has happened to them. Laughter allows us to be vulnerable and tears down walls for us to get real and begin to heal.

Trigger Warning: He shares his story of being molested from 8-10 years old. The language we both used would not be suitable for kids, so please listen to this with discretion.

If you were molested or are aware of a child being molested, please find someone safe to tell. We have to end this epidemic!

Make sure to check out Sebastian's organization for more resources on ending child molestation.

I've been loving these interviews lately because we cover so many topics, I can't give you a main theme. I so enjoyed my conversation with Kristen - we talked about purity culture, parenting, race, adoption, marriage, divorce, LGBTQ community, and so much more! I can't wait for you to listen!

I devoured her book Rage Against the Minivan! Make sure to check out her website rageagainsttheminivan.com and follow her on social media!

I'm not really sure what to tell you this conversation was about because we talked about so much! I really enjoyed talking with Justin about divorce, being a single parent, faith, and running, just to name a few of the topics we covered! Make sure you follow him on socials @kellerthinks. He's one of my new favorite people!

I met Jenna through a friend and gosh, I'm so glad I did! She shares her story of addiction recovery on her socials (@jennadillulio) and she was kind enough to join me on the podcast. We had quite a bit in common and I cannot wait for you to hear her honesty, vulnerability, and strength.

I met Emy and his wife Emily a few years ago when I heard him share his story for the first time at a conference. I listened in tears. He talked about his trauma so vulnerably and hilariously (wild, right?)...I was blown away. This was a few months after losing my brother to suicide. I felt like listening to him was my first step in healing over the loss of my brother.

Emy is the Lead Pastor at Excel Church in Boston. He is such a dynamic preacher...I can't wait for you to hear his heart...because that's exactly what he shares in this interview. Follow him on Instagram @therealemy.

Ya'll, this was a tough, very vulnerable conversation. We talk about a lot of really hard things, so please listen whenever you are in the right head space. You may even want to listen with someone.

I've known Linda for as long as I've known my husband, Bryant. I can't wait for you to meet her and hear her story. I'd love to hear your thoughts after you listen. You can email me from nicolegolden.org.

For more resources, please visit https://surrenderingthesecret.com/.

My husband Bryant has been a HUGE fan of Carey Nieuwhof and his Leadership Podcast for years. When we found out his wife Toni wrote a book on marriage, we got it right away! I am here to tell you that this is one of my favorite books on the subject. Toni is so honest and thoughtful. If you are considering separation or divorce, Before You Split won't talk you out of it, but it will give you valuable insight from a former Divorce Attorney (Toni).

We have an incredible conversation where she shares her own story of how she almost walked away from her marriage. I can't wait for you to listen to this podcast, follow Toni (@toninieuwhof), and read her book!